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Best Equestrian Camping near Carrollton, TX

202 Reviews

Isle du Bois Campsites at Ray Roberts Lake State Park features a dedicated horse corral, catering to visitors looking to explore the park with their horses. Located approximately 40 miles north of Carrollton, this equestrian-friendly campground offers electric hookups with both fifty and thirty-amp options, water connections, and reservable sites. The park maintains facilities specifically designed for horses and their owners, with ample space for trailers. Equestrians particularly appreciate the maintained trails accessible directly from the campsites. The campground accommodates both tent and RV camping, with amenities including showers, sanitary dump stations, and picnic tables at each site.

Equestrian trails throughout Ray Roberts Lake State Park provide riders with scenic routes suitable for various skill levels. The trails connect to broader networks, allowing for extended rides through diverse terrain and natural settings. Horse owners should note that reservations are recommended, especially during peak seasons when the equestrian sites fill quickly. The campground receives positive reviews for its well-maintained horse facilities and spacious sites that accommodate both camping equipment and horse trailers. Water access for horses is available, though riders should bring their own feed and storage containers. Group equestrian camping is possible with advance arrangements, making this location suitable for riding clubs and family gatherings centered around horseback activities.

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Best Equestrian Sites Near Carrollton, Texas (19)

    1. Cedar Hill State Park Campground

    62 Reviews
    Cedar Hill, TX
    27 miles
    Website
    +1 (972) 291-3900

    $25 - $30 / night

    "They offer water access, electricity, are near facilities, have tables and fire pits. Many of the sites overlook the lake or have easy access to the lake."

    "Lake is nearby, and fishing permits in Tx are cheap and easy to grab online. Fairly quiet, but the sites themselves are private a shaded for the most part."

    2. Isle du Bois Campsites — Ray Roberts Lake State Park

    35 Reviews
    Aubrey, TX
    27 miles
    Website
    +1 (940) 686-2148

    $15 - $60 / night

    "Roberts Lake State Park has two main campgrounds, the Isle du Bois unit and Johnson unit. These are what I would call twins. They are very similar in layout, scenery and activities."

    "Bring your horses for a equestrian trail as well. Great beach for some sand castles and swimming. And don't forget to hit the Dam store and get the dam special. Good burgers there."

    3. Pilot Knoll Park Campground

    3 Reviews
    Corinth, TX
    13 miles
    Website

    "This just may become our home away from home. I absolutely love this little park. We stayed in spot#5 right at the end of the cove."

    "Many spots are have direct access to the lake to launch a kayak or SUP, boat launch in the day use area."

    4. Loyd Park

    24 Reviews
    Grand Prairie, TX
    27 miles
    Website
    +1 (972) 237-4120

    $17 / night

    "Loyd Park is a wonderful destination for anyone looking to escape the city and enjoy the natural beauty of Texas. "

    "The park at lakeside had recently flooded but we were not there to go to the water and our site was not effected at all."

    5. East Fork Park Campground

    11 Reviews
    Wylie, TX
    23 miles
    Website
    +1 (972) 442-3141

    $14 - $150 / night

    "We had a nice view of Lake Lavon. Grills and tables vary by site, some are very old, but many have been replaced."

    "I avoided any rough spots in the road and arrived at a LONG and roomie site with a beautiful view of the lake."

    6. Johnson Branch Campsites — Ray Roberts Lake State Park

    16 Reviews
    Valley View, TX
    32 miles
    Website
    +1 (940) 637-2294

    $15 - $60 / night

    "One of the more expensive Texas state parks. Standard electric at 25/night. Large bathrooms and lots of trash bins. Actual pay phones (who knew those still existed?)"

    "Couldn't see the parking lot due to brush, but it was a very short walk and that was nice."

    7. COE Lavon Lake Lavonia

    8 Reviews
    Wylie, TX
    26 miles
    Website
    +1 (972) 442-3141

    $14 - $30 / night

    "Nothing to knock you socks off, but it’s a great campsite close to home and nice for a quick getaway. Has the feel of being somewhat remote since it’s out by the lake."

    "Doesn’t have a lot of bells and whistles but does have sewer, lake views, wide open spaces, and clean! Great food places nearby."

    8. Brockdale Park

    1 Review
    Lavon Lake, TX
    21 miles
    Website
    +1 (972) 442-3141

    9. Northside RV Resort

    9 Reviews
    Waxahachie, TX
    37 miles
    Website
    +1 (972) 908-0040

    $50 - $60 / night

    "Each shower has its own toilet and vanity behind a lockable door. Our campsite (532) was a little awkward to get in because of the corner and the speed bumps, but not impossible."

    "The park has a man made lake with jogging trails. We enjoyed our stay."

    10. Holiday Park Campground

    12 Reviews
    Benbrook, TX
    43 miles
    Website
    +1 (817) 292-2400

    $14 - $40 / night

    "I chose this campground for its proximity to Fort Worth, and the lake. Just far enough off the highway to diminish all noise, surrounded by hiking trails, is the well maintained Holiday Park."

    "Cabins looked fine from the outside. Holiday Park, Fort Worth, TX (Scale 1- bad, 5-Very good

    (71 yr olds in 17’ trailer.)"

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  • Matt S.
    Sep. 21, 2016

    Isle du Bois Campsites — Ray Roberts Lake State Park

    Bring your horse to Isle du Bois unit - Roberts Lake State Park

    Roberts Lake State Park has two main campgrounds, the Isle du Bois unit and Johnson unit. These are what I would call twins. They are very similar in layout, scenery and activities. They are on opposite sides of the lake.

    Isle du Bois is a little different in that it has legitimate equestrian camp sites with horse pens built into each site. The park has several equestrian trails and is perfect if you like to ride and camp with your horse.

    The rest of the park has several walk-in camp sites and then a section for campers and RV's. It is a good park and I would normally rate this park as a three but I think that all of the equestrian activities and amenities for horses moves it up to a four.

  • Greg C.
    Apr. 22, 2018

    Isle du Bois Campsites — Ray Roberts Lake State Park

    Just far enough

    This place is just far enough from DFW to not be to far. Great place to camp, fish and hike. Bring your horses for a equestrian trail as well. Great beach for some sand castles and swimming. And don't forget to hit the Dam store and get the dam special. Good burgers there.

  • Maxwell C.
    Jan. 27, 2023

    Holiday Park Campground

    Surprising Off-Highway Park

    I chose this campground for its proximity to Fort Worth, and the lake. Just far enough off the highway to diminish all noise, surrounded by hiking trails, is the well maintained Holiday Park. Offering both water and electric hookups for RVs, some with a cabin included, alongside standard campsites right at the lake shore. Bathrooms are simple, fully functional, and never too far from any site. Sites are all a good size and not too close to neighbors. Nature/Horse trails line the park, and it's fairly quiet. There's some occasional aircraft noise, but no noise from the highway. The ranger station is well staffed and by the book, all the sites are visibly well maintained, cleaned regularly.

  • D
    Aug. 23, 2019

    Brockdale Park

    Not a campsite

    Equestrian trail and boat launch. This is big parking lot for a boat launch on Lake Lavon and a large Equestrian trail. No camping sites but we have done a picnic here. It’s a few minutes from our home.

  • Brian
    Sep. 18, 2020

    COE Lavon Lake Lavonia

    Great for something close by

    Nothing to knock you socks off, but it’s a great campsite close to home and nice for a quick getaway. Has the feel of being somewhat remote since it’s out by the lake.

    We’ve camped in the site with the horse stables and put the tents with questionable rain flys in the horse stable.

  • UnnamedAdventures The Dyrt PRO User
    Mar. 20, 2021

    Tadra Point Trailhead & Campground

    Easy access with hiking/horse trails

    We enjoyed our overnight stay near the trailhead. We weren't sure about the accessibility to the trailhead road with our 23 foot travel trailer so we opted to stay off road 904, where the horse trailers park, since there were some nice flat spots. Since we were just staying overnight as we were traveling back to the Midwest we didn't check out the other options. We did call the park Ranger and he said the trailhead is a great place to camp and easy to access with a trailer. Our hot spot on our cell phone was slow since we only had a couple bars, but we were able to get our work done. I would stay here again. We enjoyed a nice hike in the morning before we headed out.

  • Clari R.
    Oct. 29, 2020

    Johnson Branch Campsites — Ray Roberts Lake State Park

    Beautiful lake, OK campground

    We found Lake Ray Roberts as a nice swimming spot near Dallas to go cool down during the hot Texas summers and we LOVE it to go grill and hang out as a day long activity. So when my husband and I decide to start camping 🏕 we chose this park as our first trial, and we found it a bit inconvenient for Car camping since the spots are walk up and you gotta leave your car behind in a parking lot. Also, is very primitive style, so clean bathrooms and close-by water is not really part of the package. We loved the view from our spot and if you are up for a primitive experience within a park, then this is great. Just not for us and the type of camping we wanna do 😊

  • David K.
    Oct. 1, 2020

    Isle du Bois Campsites — Ray Roberts Lake State Park

    Free Fishing!

    The first thing that brought me here was the option to fish without a license! It's been several years now since my wife and I stayed here the first time. It's a good size park with several options for activities: boating, fishing, picnicking, equestrian, hiking, camping, etc. The trails are thorough through the park. The lakefront is great as it gives you a good sense of the size of the lake. I'm looking forward to our next stay here!

  • Cheryl D.
    Jul. 12, 2021

    East Fork Park Campground

    Not a favorite

    I found this park to be maintained poorly. The sites are close together with little shade and are all in a big, level circle with limited to no view of the lake itself. When we were there the grass was at least a foot high, creating no play space for the kids in the ample open areas.  There is an area with equestrian sites. Overall, it seems more of a day-use, non-appealing area.

Guide to Carrollton

Horse camping in Texas offers a unique blend of outdoor adventure and equestrian enjoyment, with numerous sites catering specifically to horse enthusiasts.

Equestrian campgrounds include ample facilities for your horses

  • The East Fork Park Campground provides a welcoming environment for horse camping, featuring spacious areas for your equine companions.
  • At Loyd Park, horse camping is complemented by well-maintained trails and access to water for your horses.
  • Brockdale Park offers equestrian trails, making it a great spot for those looking to ride and camp with their horses.

Equestrian campers like these nearby activities

Campers appreciate these amenities for horses

  • The COE Lavon Lake Lavonia features electric hookups and ample space for horse trailers, ensuring a comfortable stay for both you and your horses.
  • Dove Hill RV Park offers essential amenities like water and trash disposal, making it convenient for horse campers.
  • At Northside RV Resort, you’ll find clean facilities and a welcoming atmosphere, ideal for those traveling with horses.

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Which is the most popular equestrian campsite near Carrollton, TX?

According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular equestrian campground near Carrollton, TX is Cedar Hill State Park Campground with a 3.8-star rating from 62 reviews.

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